lineup
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/ˈlaɪnˌʌp/
🇬🇧
/ˈlaɪnʌp/
arrangement in sequence
Etymology
'lineup' originates from the combination of 'line' and 'up', where 'line' meant 'a row or series' and 'up' indicated 'in a higher position or state'.
'line' and 'up' were combined in the early 20th century to form the modern English word 'lineup'.
Initially, it meant 'to arrange in a line', but over time it evolved to include meanings related to events and police procedures.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a group of people or things arranged in a row or sequence.
The concert lineup includes several famous bands.
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Noun 2
a list of performers or participants in an event.
The festival lineup was announced yesterday.
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Noun 3
a police identification procedure where suspects are shown to witnesses.
The witness identified the suspect in the lineup.
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